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The Congress has criticised the Centre over reported remarks by Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh that voter ID would replace Aadhaar for welfare benefits. Jairam Ramesh alleged the move could further exclude people from social welfare schemes

A retired employee allegedly lost Rs 11.69 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as bank officials tricked him into sharing personal details and his mobile screen during a WhatsApp video call. Police said money was transferred from his fixed deposit and savings accounts.

Domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication from October 1 to book subsidised refills at regulated prices. The government said the move aims to prevent misuse of subsidies, eliminate duplicate connections and ensure benefits reach eligible households

The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a PIL challenging Aadhaar-based issuance of learning and driving licences after allegations that licences were issued using Aadhaar details of a deceased person and with an obscene photograph

Cyber experts and police have warned that sharing Aadhaar, PAN cards, bank statements and other sensitive documents through personal WhatsApp numbers can expose users to data security risks. They advise using official verification channels and secure document submission methods

The Aadhaar app has crossed 5 crore downloads, reflecting growing adoption of digital Aadhaar services. More than 60 lakh mobile numbers, 15 lakh addresses and 23 lakh email IDs have been updated through the app, while UIDAI has onboarded over 200 offline verification entities

The Supreme Court said it would direct CBSE to implement nationwide the Orissa High Court's ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out option. The court also asked CBSE to examine concerns over consent, Aadhaar linkage and data privacy

The Supreme Court indicated it will direct CBSE to implement an explicit "opt-out" option for APAAR ID creation nationwide. Hearing a plea against linking Aadhaar for board exams, the court emphasized that student enrollment must remain strictly voluntary

A Delhi court convicted a Bangladeshi national for illegally entering India and fraudulently obtaining Indian identity documents, including a passport and Aadhaar. After pleading guilty, he was sentenced to time served, with the court ordering his detention and deportation

The government-backed Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore downloads, driven by growing adoption of digital identity services. The app enables users to update Aadhaar details, manage security features and access services, with millions using it for address, mobile number and email updates

The Unique Identification Authority of India said over 2.5 lakh residents updated their Aadhaar email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the facility's launch. The free six-month service enhances security by enabling real-time authentication alerts

India’s digital commerce has boomed as annual UPI transactions skyrocketed past 24,162 crore. Backed by the JAM Trinity, DigiLocker, and GeM, the nation’s digital public infrastructure has secured massive financial inclusion, transferring over ₹51 lakh crore directly to citizens

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged a legal overhaul to treat Aadhaar and passports as conclusive proof of Indian citizenship unless withdrawn by the state. He also suggested a distinct Aadhaar format for non-citizens to resolve ongoing confusion over identity documentation

A special Aadhaar enrolment camp was organised at Annam Seva Foundation in Khammam to help residents access welfare services and establish their identities. Authorities said the initiative could also assist in tracing family members and facilitating reunification in eligible cases.

A Common Services Centre operator was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly attempting to alter the age of an Aadhaar card holder using fake certificates in exchange for money. In a separate incident, a journalist was arrested for allegedly extorting a jowar trader.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a PIL seeking to restrict Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification. The plea alleges its misuse as proof of citizenship, domicile and birth details, and calls for stricter electoral verification reforms

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made annual e-KYC mandatory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Gujarat’s Agriculture Department asked farmers to complete biometric or face-authentication verification before June 30 to continue receiving financial assistance under the central scheme

The government has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app that enables faster and safer digital identity verification through selective data sharing, QR-based offline checks and biometric controls, reducing the need for physical documents while aligning with data protection norms.

Adilabad police arrested an online centre operator for allegedly issuing fake Aadhaar cards and nativity certificates to help aspirants secure jobs in the Indian Armed Forces. The fraud came to light during verification for Assam Rifles recruitment.

UIDAI launched Aadhaar mascot ‘Udai’ to simplify citizen communication on services, selected through a national MyGov competition, aiming to make Aadhaar information more inclusive and people-friendly